Serendipity Center
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Mission Statement
Serendipity opened in 1979 with the goal of providing structured and individualized education that would allow young people who were failing within the public school system to develop their skills, social competencies, and personal confidence. That year we opened with just three students and a tiny staff. These beginnings provided Serendipity with the caring environment that we have sustained through all our ensuing growth. New programs were gradually added over the years, with mental health supports becoming more and more integrated. Our niche became one of serving children and adolescents with severe and multiple psychiatric challenges. Serendipity is now the largest and oldest school of its kind; the only Portland area facility licensed to integrate mental health treatment with special education in a school-based setting. Serendipity has a staff of 83 employees and 14 Board Members.
About This Cause
Our mission is to provide the best environment for our students to heal and become educated, productive community members. : Serendipity serves children with severe behavioral health issues whose needs cannot be met within public school settings. Annually, we serve over 130 students who reside in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, and Clark Counties. They face multiple and compounding socio-economic, mental health and behavioral challenges. Our unique program seamlessly weaves together special education and mental health treatment in order to engage high-needs students. All interventions - academic, social, behavioral, emotional and physical - are implemented through a lens that encompasses each child's holistic strengths and needs. Current services provided include: Mental health assessment and treatment planning; Psycho-educational and therapy groups; Individual behavioral counseling and crisis intervention; Parent coaching and family support; Coordination of services with outside providers and entities; Psychiatric services and consultation; A specialized Communication Classrooms for elementary students with autism spectrum disorders or profound communication needs; A Life Skills curriculum –prepares students for independence after graduation; On-campus work experience; and Leadership opportunities through a Student Council and peer-tutoring program.